April 26, 2017
Pictured center, Sheila Chalmers-Currin, who served as a Village trustee for eight years, has now been elected as the first female African American Village President in Matteson, Illinois. Chalmers-Currin, who has lived in Matteson for over 30 years, said she doesn’t consider herself a politician but a community advocate who values the voice of the people. Photo Courtesy of Sheila Chalmers-Currin
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MAKING HISTORY FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LEADS MATTESON
Sheila Chalmers-Currin has been elected as the first female African American Village President in Matteson, Illinois. Chalmers-Currin filed for the position on December 19, 2016 because she felt there were necessary changes needed to be implemented in Matteson, according to patch.com.